New Jersey mechanic dies after being trapped underneath Mercedes he was repairing

Gabriel Feliciano Gomez, 32, was repairing a Mercedes Benner's Auto Body in Cranford, N.J., when it suddenly became dislodged from its lift (like the ones pictured) and pinned him underneath on Dec. 23.. His injuries proved fatal. (bjenkin via iStock)

A New Jersey mechanic has died after being hit by a car that fell off a lift.

Gabriel Feliciano Gomez was working at Benner's Auto Body in Cranford when he was struck by a Mercedes on Dec. 23.

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The 32-year-old was repairing the vehicle when it suddenly became dislodged from its lift and pinned him underneath, reported NJ.com.

Gomez suffered serious injuries and was rushed to University Hospital in Newark in a critical condition. A hospital spokesman confirmed that he passed away as a result of his injuries Monday.

A spokeswoman for the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety & Health Administration confirmed the office is investigating the incident.

Representatives from Benner's Auto Body declined to comment to local media outlets.